# Local Government Act 2000, Section 69E: Disclosure of information


(1) This section applies to information obtained in the exercise of the Ombudsman's functions under this Part by—
(a) the Ombudsman;
(b) a member of the Ombudsman's staff or other person acting on the Ombudsman's behalf;
(c) a person assisting the Ombudsman.
(2) The information may be disclosed only—
(a) for the purposes of the Ombudsman's functions under—
(i) Chapter 3 or 4 of this Part;
(ii) Part 3 or 5 of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019;
(b) for the purposes of the functions of the Adjudication Panel for Wales, including the functions of its President, Deputy President and tribunals, under Chapter 4 of this Part;
(c) for the purposes of criminal proceedings or the investigation of a criminal offence;
(d) if the disclosure is made to the Auditor General for Wales for the purposes of the Auditor General's functions under Part 2 of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004;
(e) if the disclosure is made to the Electoral Commission for the purposes of any of its functions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/22/section/69E (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-2000/section-69E
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